How Shifting U.S. Energy Policy Is Reshaping the Talent Landscape
One year into the latest U.S. administration, the energy sector has experienced tectonic policy shifts that blend industrial urgency with geopolitical ambition. At the centre of these changes is a refocusing of national energy strategy toward speed, security, and domestic competitiveness, changes already influencing the workforce demands across clean, reliable baseload technologies such as nuclear....Continue reading→
Rolls‑Royce and Amentum Propel Europe’s SMR Revolution
Amentum and Rolls‑Royce SMR Forge a Defining Partnership for Europe’s Nuclear Future A major step toward a revitalised nuclear landscape in Europe is taking shape as Rolls‑Royce SMR and Amentum formalise a partnership designed to deliver the first wave of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in the UK and the Czech Republic. This collaboration marks a...Continue reading→
Nuclear Week in Parliament
Nuclear Week in Parliament is an annual event taking place throughout the Palace of Westminster, hosted by the Nuclear Industry Association. We spent time during the afternoon at the AECOM sponsored panel session which was supported by Baroness Bloomfield and Lord Iain McNicol. Richard Whitehead, CEO of AECOM, gave an introduction that commented about having...Continue reading→
Bulgaria Bets Big on SMRs for a Clean Energy Future
Bulgaria is charting a bold course in its nuclear landscape by embracing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) not just as power plants, but as catalysts for energy security, decarbonisation, and high-tech growth. The spotlight is on the BWRX‑300 design from GE Vernova Hitachi, and several recent developments make this an especially exciting moment for the sector. A Strategic...Continue reading→
NRC Extends Clinton and Dresden Licenses to 2050
Constellation Energy has secured a major regulatory victory, with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granting 20-year license renewals for Clinton Unit 1 and Dresden Units 2 and 3, marking crucial milestones in the ongoing push to sustain and extend nuclear power’s contribution to the energy mix. Beginning with the Nuclear Engineering International article on “Life ex for...Continue reading→
Sweden Seeks State Aid for New Nuclear Reactors
In a decisive move to reignite Sweden’s nuclear ambitions, Videberg Kraft AB, backed by state-owned Vattenfall and a coalition of leading industrial players through Industrikraft, is leading the charge for a new era of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on the country’s west coast. On December 23, Videberg Kraft formally submitted its application to the Swedish government, seeking...Continue reading→
Seawater Uranium for Nuclear Fuel
Cropland uranium resources are finite, at today’s consumption rates, terrestrial deposits may last barely a century. But the oceans? They hold approximately 4.5 billion tonnes of uranium, enough to fuel nuclear power for millennia. Unlocking this vast potential demands technological breakthroughs and recent research is lighting the path. Exploring the Seawater Solution A recent Springer chapter...Continue reading→
Radioactive Waste Storage in Croatia
Croatia’s parliament has advanced a crucial and controversial initiative, a low to intermediate-level radioactive waste storage facility at Čerkezovac on Trgovska Gora, a former military base near the Bosnian border. The decision enacts a long-discussed state strategy, serving national and cross-border obligations, yet simultaneously spotlighting regional diplomacy, environmental stewardship, and the role of community engagement...Continue reading→
Happy New Year 2026!
As we enter the new year, we see this as the perfect time to plan, foster ideas and relationships while leaning into creativity. Winter is also a time for reflection and ensuring we can all build on work that has already been undertaken. 2025 was, on the whole, a strong year for the nuclear sector....Continue reading→
Oxford Sigma Make Powerful Mark at IAEA Meeting
At the inaugural IAEA Technical Meeting on Experience in Codes and Standards for Fusion Technology, held in Vienna this November, Oxford Sigma made a powerful mark. Dr Alasdair Morrison, CTO of Oxford Sigma, delivered a compelling presentation highlighting the importance of supply‑chain and materials frameworks in fusion-specific codes and standards. He emphasised current applications and the...Continue reading→